Jun 27, 2023 | Food Safety Africa Magazine

Review identifies key preharvest interventions to control foodborne pathogens in beef

Jun 27, 2023Jun 27, 2023

EUROPE – A recent review focused on preharvest interventions for controlling foodborne pathogens in beef has highlighted maintaining high herd health status, implementing good management practices, and prioritizing biosecurity measures as the three essential strategies necessary to achieve control. The comprehensive assessment aimed to update knowledge on controlling important pathogens in beef and evaluate the effectiveness of various interventions. The…

Food Standards Agency launches new system for regulated product applications, enhancing efficiency for UK businesses

Jun 27, 2023Jun 27, 2023

UK – In a bid to facilitate the authorization process for regulated food and feed products in the UK, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched an innovative system. The revamped system aims to provide businesses with a more efficient pathway to secure the necessary authorizations for selling specific types of food and feed ingredients.…

FDA plans introduction of front-of-package labels to enhance access to nutrition information

Jun 27, 2023Jun 27, 2023

U.S – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled its intention to implement front-of-package labels on food packages, aiming to provide consumers with improved access to nutrition information. The move comes as part of the agency’s commitment to empowering individuals to make informed and healthier food choices. It has been discovered that more than 80% of the nation’s…

Breakthrough sensor technology offers real-time monitoring, reduces food waste

Jun 27, 2023Jun 27, 2023

TURKEY – A recent study has highlighted a groundbreaking sensor that has the potential to revolutionize food monitoring. Developed by researchers at Kadir Has University and Koç University, the miniature wireless device promises to be user-friendly, cost-effective, and capable of providing real-time measurements directly on food, eliminating the need for lab-based analysis. The compact sensor, measuring just 2 x 2…

Experts bet on revival of Nigeria’s maize value chain, relaunches hybrid seed variety

Jun 27, 2023Jun 27, 2023

NIGERIA – Nigeria has relaunched Dekalb DK777, a pest-resistant white maize cultivar developed by Bayer, in a quest to unlock the potential of maize production through a ‘Sustainable Maize Value Chain’. First introduced in 2018, the Dekalb DK777 maize variety is a popular cultivar in Nigeria and farmers have been embracing it for its potential to significantly enhance producers’ income…